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First port of call
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/10/2013
» Located about 30km southwest of Seoul, Incheon was the site of a famous battle during the Korean War. More recently, thanks to the construction of the international airport there, it has become known as the gateway to South Korea. A fact that many tourists overlook, however, is that this coastal settlement has long been an important commercial port and, despite its proximity to the capital, has evolved a distinct identity of its own.
Tour steeped in history
Life, Published on 16/10/2013
» Any idea why Wat Phra Sri Mahathat in Bang Khen is known as the "Democracy Temple"?
Peeking into the past
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/10/2013
» Several important dates in modern Thai history happen to fall in October. The 23rd is Chulalongkorn Memorial Day, a public holiday declared to mark the legacy of King Rama V, the farsighted monarch credited with abolishing slavery and modernising many aspects of our society.
Holidays from hell
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/07/2013
» When violent, unforeseen events turn your dream vacation into a nightmare, who can you turn to for help and who is ultimately at fault?
Suphan Buri's magnificent Murals
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/07/2013
» Suphan Buri is a central province with a history dating back several millennia. Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of neolithic, bronze and iron age cultures as well as art of the Dvaravati, Khmer, Sukhothai, Suphannaphum and Ayutthaya kingdoms.
Preserving waterside traditions
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/06/2013
» Sprays of water touched our skin as our chartered long-tailed boat whisked us down Khlong Bang Luang. One cloudy day, we travelled along the Chao Phraya to Khlong Bang Luang, Khlong Bang Ramat and Khlong Lat Mayom to visit several cultural attractions on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's boat excursions along these canals in Thon Buri.
Portal to the past
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/06/2013
» To city folk, who prize it as place to buy fabric, garments and other goods at bargain prices, its name is now synonymous with what tourists call Chinatown, but Sampheng was once the bustling heart of this capital of ours, an important port and trading hub with a cosmopolitan tolerance for all faiths which, in addition to temples and shrines for Buddhists of different schools, also accommodated places of worship for Muslims.
Rich heritage of the 'Rose of the North'
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/05/2013
» The white colonial style two-storey building still displays the sign that says "Municipal Court of Chiang Mai", but the interior has been totally renovated to showcase the beauty of centuries-old northern heritage.
Where past and present co-exist
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/05/2013
» It is one of the capital's oldest districts, but mention its name to a foreign visitor and the first association will likely be with the bustling backpacker belt centred on Khao San Road. But to native Bangkokians and long-time residents, a reference to Bang Lamphu may summon up the gleaming-white image of Phra Sumen Fort, its crenellated ramparts dominating the Chao Phraya River and the approaches to Thon Buri, or make them long for Phra Arthit Road and its artsy little cafes or nostalgic for the time they first explored these winding streets and alleyways back when they were students at nearby Thammasat and Silpakorn universities.
Neglected neighbour
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 02/05/2013
» So close to Bangkok that it is invariably overlooked by day-trippers, Nakhon Pathom is neither an exotic nor a particularly exciting destination. What this town does have in bucketfuls, though, is a tranquil, laid-back atmosphere, good food at reasonable rates and a few spots that are so beautiful you'll probably want to make a return visit.